A/N: Not sure how I wanted to write this chapter. Hope you enjoy it=) It is against my religious beliefs to use swear words; even in my writing. I know the language they all use; it will be tamed in any chapter I write. Thank you=)

P.O.V. Cuddy (I guess point of views will keep jumping around because there are just so many personalities in the show)

I was in my office the next morning getting everything ready for my leave when a member of the board of directors came in. I looked up from what I was doing.

"Yes?" I asked. He cleared his throat and sat in the chair in front of my desk.

"You turned in your leave of absence papers to the board and we reviewed them." He replied. I shook my head. They are not going to tell me I can't go see my family. I looked back down at the box and continued packing.

"I am taking that leave. My family needs me. My mother is dying." I said softly. Did I actually just say that? My mother is dying? It was hard to think about.

"Yes. Well, whatever your personal reasons are; the board doesn't mind that you are going, but on the other hand-" He started to say, but I cut him off.

"You are worried about my choice of putting House in charge of the hospital." I finished and he nodded.

"Exactly." I stopped and sat down at my desk and rolled my chair up and folded my hands on top of the desk.

"I can assure you, Doctor House is one of the best doctors in this hospital." I stated.

"But, he's also one of the most reckless people I have ever met. He could do a lot of unnecessary damage to the hospital. You aren't even sure how long you will be gone. This could be indefinite couldn't it?" He asked. I shook my head.

"I assure you that I will be back. House…" I paused, "Doctor House will not be over the hospital permanently. He is merely covering for me while I'm gone because somebody has to." He nodded. I stood up. "Doctor House has four doctors around him all the time that can help him with this."

"Doctor Cuddy, we put you as the dean of medicine because you have a level head; and this is showing somewhat poor judgment. On your part as well as ours." He said coldly. I was aghast.

"This is my staff. I am here with Doctor House every day. The board of directors is hardly ever here. You don't know and see what I do every day. Yes, maybe House doesn't do everything like he should; but he is probably one of the best doctors in the United States. There are only a few doctors at all in his position." I paused. What was I saying?

"I'll watch over him." I heard a voice say from behind both of us. I looked up and saw Wilson. He turned around.

"Doctor Wilson, what'd you say?" He asked. Wilson walked over with his arms crossed. He sighed.

"I'll watch over House and make sure he doesn't do anything completely insane. Anything he does, I will cover for." Wilson replied.

"That's an awful lot of work Doctor Wilson." He responded and Wilson nodded.

"I know this, but I have been covering for House a lot in the last twenty years." Wilson stated. He stood up.

"This isn't the end of this. But, for now, I have to go." He looked over at me. "You are very lucky Doctor Cuddy. If Doctor Wilson hadn't been here you wouldn't have a job." He walked out and Wilson walked over to me.

"What was that about?" I sighed.

"Oh just like everybody else, he isn't happy with my decision about leaving House in charge of the hospital." Then I paused and looked at Wilson. He was leaned up against the wall. "Are you sure you can make sure you watch House's every move while I'm gone?" Wilson stood on both feet again.

"I do that even when you are here." He cracked a smile. "Isn't that what you were expecting me to do anyway?" I tossed something in the box before looking up at Wilson.

"I was hoping that you and his team would have an influence on some of his decisions." I stopped dead in my tracks and closed my mouth. "Where is House? I haven't seen him." I finally was able to mutter out. Wilson looked around.

"I'm not sure. I don't even know if he's come in yet." Wilson replied. I sighed. He may be the best doctor at our hospital, but House could also be a pain in the butt.

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P.O.V. House

As soon as I walked into the hospital, Wilson rushed over to me.

"Where have you been?" He asked. I looked at him.

"I had a few things to do today. I don't live at this place." I responded. Wilson groaned and gave me a disapproving look.

"Contrary to your belief House, you work here; therefore you need to be here." I smiled.

"That's what I have my team for." I got into the elevator and the doors closed between Wilson and me. I got up to the floor with my office and walked towards it. Cameron was standing outside. I looked at her.

"Where are the others?" I asked. She looked up at me.

"Chase is doing something in the lab and Foreman didn't show up for work this morning." Cameron replied.

"Why are you here?" I asked cruelly. She looked a little hurt, but I ignored it. She followed me into my office.

"Well, I had a question, but since you can't quit being a butt, I don't feel the need to ask it." Cameron said.

"Oh, don't do the women's lib thing with me. Just spit out your darn question." I responded. I was getting quite irritated with her. She sighed and walked over to my desk.

"Was Doctor Cuddy serious about leaving you as the dean of medicine?" She asked quietly. I leaned up from my chair and looked at her.

"Yeah." I responded hatefully. "Are you going to start acting like the other two? I can take those two acting like jacks, but not you too." She sighed.

"No, it's not that. I just wasn't sure if she was serious." She paused. "But I do think one thing." I rolled my eyes.

"What's that?" I asked. She smiled and crossed her arms.

"I told her that any doctor she chose would be a good decision and capable of the job. And I do think her choice was both."

"Sucking up?" I asked.

"No, it's just the truth." She responded.

"Wipe that smirk off your face and go talk to your patient." I replied. Cameron gave me a very surprised look before she walked out of my office.

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P.O.V. Cuddy

The phone in my office rang.

"Hello." I said.

"Lisa?" I heard on the other end. It was my sister.

"Yes?"

"You need to come as soon as you can. We can't wait anymore. Mom is getting tired of all the medicine. She told us she doesn't want any more treatment." I could feel the wetness in the corner of my eyes.

"I'll be there as soon as I can." I hung up the phone. I knew I was going to have to go soon; but I never realized it was going to have to be now. All my preparations were out the window. The only thing I could do was find House. I went up to his office, and there he was with Wilson and Chase.

"Doctor Cuddy?" Chase asked. I stepped up to House's desk with Wilson beside me and I could tell Chase was still behind me.

"House, I have to leave. You need to come down to my office immediately. You are now the dean of medicine."